Harrisonburg RHA: Financials steady, HUD funds restored to year‑end; voucher waiting lists exceed 4,000 Authority staff reported the agency is broadly on budget, HUD announced funding through year‑end for voucher programs, the service‑coordinator grant of about $58,000 was received Oct. 1, and waiting lists for vouchers and project‑based units remain above 4,000 people.

Financial stability is on the horizon for Harrisonburg as HUD funding is restored and a significant service-coordinator grant is set to boost housing resources!

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Harrisonburg RHA approves bond resolutions for senior and multifamily projects and Bluestone senior development The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority on Oct. 15 approved bond consent resolutions for two new housing projects — an 84-unit age-restricted senior building and an 80-unit multifamily building — and a separate financing structure for the Bluestone Town Center senior project, advancing closing steps on all three.

Harrisonburg's Redevelopment Authority just greenlit major bond resolutions for new senior and multifamily housing projects, paving the way for expanded community living options!

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Harrisonburg Council Discusses Housing Inventory and Future Rental Market Concerns Council members emphasize need for strategic planning in Harrisonburg's rental housing development.

Harrisonburg's City Council is grappling with urgent housing challenges as a controversial new rental development raises questions about affordability and community impact.

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Harrisonburg Residents Oppose Dense Housing Near Downtown Amid Affordability Concerns Residents express concerns over new housing development's impact on downtown safety and aesthetics

Harrisonburg residents are raising their voices against a proposed housing project that could compromise downtown's character and safety, all while questioning whether it truly addresses the pressing need for affordable living.

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Council Discusses Impact of New Development on Old Town Housing and Green Space Residents voice concerns on affordable housing, parking, and loss of green space.

Residents clash over a proposed development in Harrisonburg, weighing the urgent need for affordable housing against the preservation of cherished green spaces.

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Harrisonburg Residents Debate 473 South Main Street Mixed-Use Development Proposal Local business owners express mixed views on housing project addressing affordability and community needs.

Harrisonburg's City Council is at a crossroads as residents passionately advocate for a new mixed-use development to tackle the housing crisis, but not without concerns about its impact on the community.

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Harrisonburg City Council Engages Residents on Housing Development with Proposed September Deadline Council directs staff to facilitate discussions on the Link housing project by September 23.

Harrisonburg City Council is taking a bold step towards a balanced housing solution that could reshape the community—are you ready to have your voice heard?

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Housing Authority partners with Enterprise for major multifamily and senior projects Authority moves forward with Enterprise for multifamily and senior housing financing strategies.

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority is set to revolutionize affordable housing with plans for 146 new units, fueled by a promising partnership with Enterprise Community Partners.

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Harrisonburg Mayor honors Shannon Porter for 10 years of service at Mercy House Mayor Reed celebrates Shannon Porter's decade of leadership and housing services advancement.

Shannon Porter was honored by Harrisonburg's Mayor for his transformative decade of service at Mercy House, changing the lives of countless individuals in need.

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